YouTube ad debacle continues, Urban leads country noms, and more
Here’s all the music industry news you need to know this morning.
YouTube Ad Debacle Continues: Creators Concerned About Falling Payments, Vevo says: “We’re Safe!” – via Hypebot
Keith Urban lead the nominations at the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards which are underway in Las Vegas – via Courier Mail
Hacked New York Post App Sends Out Nirvana Lyrics, ‘Heil President’ Alert – via Billboard
A nudge from Ed Sheeran’s mentor, Elton John, was needed to properly push Sheeran out of public view in 2016. – via Vulture
Drake‘s ‘More Life’ Tops Billboard 200 Chart For Second Week – via Billboard
Watch Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder sing a jingle for the Chicago Cubs – via NME
Apple considering selling ‘premium’ TV bundle with HBO, Starz & Showtime – via Apple Insider
Juno Awards 2017 Winners: The Tragically Hip, Leonard Cohen, Alessia Cara & More – via Billboard
In Hearts Wake Announce 2017 National Tour, Drop New Song ‘Warcry’ – via In Hearts Wake
Enrique Iglesias‘ ‘Bailando’ Reaches 2 Billions Views on YouTube – via Billboard
SHAKAFEST 2017 announces Grinspoon, DZ Deathrays, Butterfingers for lineup – via Shakafest
Florida Georgia Line & Backstreet Boys Do ‘Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)’ at 2017 ACM Awards – via Billboard
‘Chameleon’, from Australian electronic group PNAU, has achieved double platinum certification this week – via Facebook
This article originally appeared on The Industry Observer, which is now part of The Music Network.